Catherine Gallagher
@catherinegallagher.bsky.social
PhD Student at Dublin City University. Researching Irish media & political comms response to Covid-19. Views mine. Disability rights = human rights
Achill/Dublin 🌊
Achill/Dublin 🌊
I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I am preparing what I'll do for Christmas shopping 🎄 I want to buy from Irish businesses as much as I can, but as affordable as I can. Everything is just so expensive now. Any suggestions for where to look? Especially for bath/shower bits, books, stationery, candles etc. TIA 🎁 #Spéirgorm
Selling an accessible ticket (with free companion ticket) to see John Bishop tonight Wednesday 29th in the 3arena. They are available for below face-value. I am just not able to make it myself unfortunately! Message for more details 🎭 #ticketfairy #Speirgorm
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Selling an accessible ticket (with free companion ticket) to see John Bishop tonight Wednesday 29th in the 3arena. They are available for below face-value. I am just not able to make it myself unfortunately! Message for more details 🎭 #ticketfairy #Speirgorm
Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
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#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
shorturl.at/0Ujop
#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Picturesque Mayo Island named eighth-most beautiful island in world
The Mayo Island features amongst islands such as Madeira, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles
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July 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Pleased to see that Achill Island was ranked the 8th best island globally
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
shorturl.at/0Ujop
#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Excited to head back home for a few weeks soon. My village is a little slice of beauty flying under the radar that doesn't tend to make the headlines - but still top tier 🌊
shorturl.at/0Ujop
#AchillIsland #Mayo #Spéirgorm
Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC...
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
Episode 2 (with Molly O'Leary)
Reader's Hour · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Very sad to hear about the passing of Paul Durcan - one of my favourite poets & whose work I am so fond of. Years ago on QFM, myself and Anna D'Alton discussed Durcan's work in the second episode of our show Reader's Hour open.spotify.com/episode/4kFC...
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
#poetry #pauldurcan #irishpoetry #Spéirgorm
That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌
New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...
New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...
April 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
That time again for my monthly post on here 😂 I sustained quite a nasty injury to my ankle. April was all about ice packs, resting and tunes 🙌
New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...
New and some rediscovered tracks ✨
open.spotify.com/playlist/7pX...
That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
tinyurl.com/d62zkywr
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
tinyurl.com/d62zkywr
MARCH '25
Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 15 items
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April 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
That time again to share my March playlist ☘️ I finished the month with a badly sprained ankle. Bad enough to cancel my trip to Copenhagen, I was supposed to fly today. Swings & roundabouts 😂
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
tinyurl.com/d62zkywr
Happy though to be recovering with some ☀️ & the grand stretch 😎 #Spéirgorm
tinyurl.com/d62zkywr
I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I'm going to be in #Copenhagen soon for the first time. Any suggestions on things to see or do, especially anything a lil off the beaten track? Also any tips on getting around, making the trip accessible would be most welcome 🇩🇰
I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm
March 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I know there's a drop in temp, but I had to wear my sunglasses for my driving lesson this morning. So that's good enough for me ☀️ #Spéirgorm
I seem to have fallen down an algorithmic rabbit hole of content about space, planets etc. And finding it really interesting! I'm a humanities/social sciences lady through & through, but would be open to #podcast & #documentary recommendations where I can get a better understanding 🌌💫
March 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I seem to have fallen down an algorithmic rabbit hole of content about space, planets etc. And finding it really interesting! I'm a humanities/social sciences lady through & through, but would be open to #podcast & #documentary recommendations where I can get a better understanding 🌌💫
February 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'.
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
February 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Slightly different post. Some time ago, in May 2023, I sat down with Tommy Marren from Midwest Radio. I was asked to participate in their documentary series, 'Welcome to My World'.
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
I talk about growing up in Achill, navigating life as a disabled child & teenager, grief & loss in my family 1/2
A quiet hobby I've had for 10+ yrs is making playlists, specifically monthly playlists! And other ones for 'gentle brain food', songs that feel like 'the grand stretch' or, if you fancy, 'bubblegum brain'
This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
open.spotify.com/playlist/73k...
This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
open.spotify.com/playlist/73k...
Dec '24 / Jan '25
Playlist · Caitríona Ní Ghallchobhair · 22 items
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January 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A quiet hobby I've had for 10+ yrs is making playlists, specifically monthly playlists! And other ones for 'gentle brain food', songs that feel like 'the grand stretch' or, if you fancy, 'bubblegum brain'
This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
open.spotify.com/playlist/73k...
This month I cheated a bit & combined Dec & Jan #Spéirgorm
open.spotify.com/playlist/73k...
An important milestone as part of a group I am involved with, NDPAC (National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee). Very welcome inclusion of proposals in the Programme for Government regarding better support for postgrad students in Ireland. We have fast become a leading voice 1/3
January 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
An important milestone as part of a group I am involved with, NDPAC (National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee). Very welcome inclusion of proposals in the Programme for Government regarding better support for postgrad students in Ireland. We have fast become a leading voice 1/3
I spent Christmas & New Year's at home on the Rock 🌊 I've not been able to spend much time there over the last couple of years, so made up for lost time! I got to finally show my partner some sights as we're now able to spin around 🚗 It was the reset I needed. Happy new year 💫 #Achill #Spéirgorm
January 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I spent Christmas & New Year's at home on the Rock 🌊 I've not been able to spend much time there over the last couple of years, so made up for lost time! I got to finally show my partner some sights as we're now able to spin around 🚗 It was the reset I needed. Happy new year 💫 #Achill #Spéirgorm
Reposted by Catherine Gallagher
Today is 2024-12-14, the sun sets at 16:05:46 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 03 secs. #GrandStretch #TheGrandStretchIsBack
December 21, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Reposted by Catherine Gallagher
‘We are still allowed to go inside a 5000 year old room. We are very fortunate.’ Dr Clare Tuffy. Take a moment to reflect and think of those that have had their heritage destroyed in the last year on this #newgrangesolstice
December 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM
‘We are still allowed to go inside a 5000 year old room. We are very fortunate.’ Dr Clare Tuffy. Take a moment to reflect and think of those that have had their heritage destroyed in the last year on this #newgrangesolstice
Ah winter solstice
*don't say it*
Won't be long now..
*don't say it*
Until ya start to see..
*don't!*
a bitta of the..
*keep it in*
Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice
*don't say it*
Won't be long now..
*don't say it*
Until ya start to see..
*don't!*
a bitta of the..
*keep it in*
Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice
a man wearing glasses and a suit is making a face
Alt: a man wearing glasses and a suit is making a face (gif from The Office)
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Ah winter solstice
*don't say it*
Won't be long now..
*don't say it*
Until ya start to see..
*don't!*
a bitta of the..
*keep it in*
Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice
*don't say it*
Won't be long now..
*don't say it*
Until ya start to see..
*don't!*
a bitta of the..
*keep it in*
Grand stretch in it now #Spéirgorm #wintersolstice
Reposted by Catherine Gallagher
This would make a great Christmas present 🎁
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December 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
This would make a great Christmas present 🎁
Reposted by Catherine Gallagher
Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/
December 11, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Okay, the end of the year is in sight, so maybe it’s a good time for us to tell you about our financials, here at Dublin Inquirer HQ at the Digital Hub on Thomas Street in Dublin 8. We ask for transparency from others, so some transparency from us is good too, right? 1/
Doing the very last of my Christmas shopping online. Can't tell you how many times I've absentmindedly put down my Mayo address for delivery by accident (I'm Dublin-based) 😆 Definitely not on the countdown to head back down to the Rock 💚❤️ #Spéirgorm
December 11, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Doing the very last of my Christmas shopping online. Can't tell you how many times I've absentmindedly put down my Mayo address for delivery by accident (I'm Dublin-based) 😆 Definitely not on the countdown to head back down to the Rock 💚❤️ #Spéirgorm
Can I be Bffs with Holly and Phoebe? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow
December 6, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Can I be Bffs with Holly and Phoebe? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow
Zara seems so clever. Think we should get her chairing the government formation talks. What do ye think? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow
December 6, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Zara seems so clever. Think we should get her chairing the government formation talks. What do ye think? #Spéirgorm #latelatetoyshow
It's #SpotifyWrapped time for the music lovers ✨ no surprises for me, whatsoever 😂 but this year they've rolled out a short AI generated podcast based on your taste, which sounds eerily convincing wrappedaipodcast.spotifycdn.com/b-TxJ0I4k8Hv... #SpéirGorm
December 4, 2024 at 2:41 PM
It's #SpotifyWrapped time for the music lovers ✨ no surprises for me, whatsoever 😂 but this year they've rolled out a short AI generated podcast based on your taste, which sounds eerily convincing wrappedaipodcast.spotifycdn.com/b-TxJ0I4k8Hv... #SpéirGorm
Hello BlueSky #SpéirGorm friends. I'm slowly getting to grips on this. I've mixed feelings about #IDPWD2024. What I will say: a disabling society clowns us all, we don't exist to make non-disabled ppl feel better about their own lives, it gets exhausting explaining why you're worth being 1/6
December 3, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Hello BlueSky #SpéirGorm friends. I'm slowly getting to grips on this. I've mixed feelings about #IDPWD2024. What I will say: a disabling society clowns us all, we don't exist to make non-disabled ppl feel better about their own lives, it gets exhausting explaining why you're worth being 1/6
Reposted by Catherine Gallagher
great and timely thread
I've largely stayed 🤫 during #GE24 as my energy needs to be prioritised on other commitments. While disability, arguably, has never been more prominent as a concern in an election here before, there was a massive missed opportunity in how it has been framed across the board 1/4
December 3, 2024 at 10:56 AM
great and timely thread